Survey of the New Testament, A (4th Edition) - Hardcover

Gundry, Robert H.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0310238250 ISBN 13: 9780310238256

Publisher: Zondervan Academic, 2003

Synopsis

The 4th edition of this widely used guide to reading and interpreting the New TestamentThis revised edition of Gundry’s survey of the New Testament goes beyond providing background information and technical introductory material and leads students to read the New Testament itself. Whenever possible general questions of introduction and background are tied to assigned readings covering the entire New Testament. In addition, comments on these readings help students with interpretation and follow the flow of thought from one passage to another.Features include:• New design with four-color format and more photos and improved maps• Chapters begin with list, of study goals and end with summary, overview and of people, places, terms to remember, and review questions • Outlines, section headings, subheadings, and bolded items make it easy to follow structure of discussion• Phonetic pronunciations for unfamiliar names and terms• Breakouts with illustrative quotes from ancient, nonbiblical literature• Discussion questions on the contemporary relevance of the New Testament• Updated bibliographies • Conservative evangelical theological perspective also notes other positions and literature

About this title

About the Author

Robert H. Gundry (PhD, Manchester) is a scholar-in-residence and professor emeritus of New Testament and Greek at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California. Among his books are Mark: A Commentary on His Apology for the Cross; Matthew: A Commentary on His Handbook for a Mixed Church Under Persecution, Soma in Biblical Theology, and Jesus the Word According to John the Sectarian.

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The 4th edition of this widely used guide to reading and interpreting the New Testament

This revised edition of Gundry's survey of the New Testament goes beyond providing background information and technical introductory material and leads students to read the New Testament itself. Whenever possible general questions of introduction and background are tied to assigned readings covering the entire New Testament. In addition, comments on these readings help students with interpretation and follow the flow of thought from one passage to another.

Features include:
â ¢ New design with four-color format and more photos and improved maps
â ¢ Chapters begin with list, of study goals and end with summary, overview and of people, places, terms to remember, and review questions
â ¢ Outlines, section headings, subheadings, and bolded items make it easy to follow structure of discussion
â ¢ Phonetic pronunciations for unfamiliar names and terms
â ¢ Breakouts with illustrative quotes from ancient, nonbiblical literature
â ¢ Discussion questions on the contemporary relevance of the New Testament
â ¢ Updated bibliographies
â ¢ Conservative evangelical theological perspective also notes other positions and literature

Edition details

• Publisher: Zondervan Academic
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0310238250
• ISBN 13: 9780310238256
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 542